Project Designer

HMC Group; United States; On-site; USD 106,331 - 159,101; Full time

Job summary

HMC Architects in San Jose, CA is seeking a Project Designer with strong Revit and 3D modeling skills to lead design efforts for small to medium projects. You will coordinate design intent across production and documentation, and collaborate with government agencies to obtain plan approvals.

The role requires an architectural degree and at least five years of experience in production and coordination across all project phases, with responsibilities including mentoring staff and overseeing

Qualifications

• Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production and coordination of documents across all architectural phases.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to delegate and coordinate with consultants.
• Proficiency in Revit plus 3D modeling in Rhino and Enscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for small to medium projects.
• Coordinate design intent with production and documentation.
• Coordinate with construction administration and maintain design intent during construction.
• Produce working drawings and deliverables for SD, DD and CD phases.
• Coordinate with government agencies for plan check approvals.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise up to two staff.
• Prepare meeting minutes and project correspondence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Delegation

Project coordination

Education

Architectural degree from an accredited university

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Enscape

CAD

Job description

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities As a purpose driven brand based on values our mission to design for good drives everything we do And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission keeping us on track to being successful

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact now and into the future We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communitiesthrough healthcare education and civic spaces

Why Join HMC

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one yearreceiving company provided shares at no cost and building long term financial growth as the firm succeeds We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators In addition to this we also support our team through Culture We put people over profits giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life We believe in fairness equality in opportunity and rewarding those who performWellness company paid wellness courses on site gyms at select locations access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms gyms and moreProfessional Development LinkedIn learning access business development training supportive mentorship company paid ARE study materials exam fees and licensure completion bonusesComprehensive Comp and Benefits BaseBonusEquity401k including student loan repayments wellness programs full medical dental vision time off and holidays above industry standard

Job Summary

The Project Designer will lead the design efforts for small and medium sized projects Coordinate and produce design presentation material and coordinate the design intent with the production and documentation of construction documents Coordinate with the construction administration of the project and maintain design intent during construction The position is located in our San Jose CA office The regular work schedule is Monday through Thursday 730 am to 530 pm and Friday are half days from 730 am to 1130 am

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with team members and consultants to resolve conflicts and discrepancies
• Assist in developing project marketing and interview materials
• Prepare complex plans elevations and details under supervisor guidance
• Organize and produce working drawings and deliverables for SD DD and CD phases
• Coordinate with government agencies and utility companies to obtain plan check approvals
• Assist in material and system selection and development of construction details
• Support preparation and editing of outline specifications and master specifications
• Participate in cost estimating and coordination
• Review submittals shop drawings respond to RFIs and prepare instruction bulletins for changes
• Attend professional activities outside the office
• Write meeting minutes instruction bulletins change orders RFI responses and professional correspondence for self managed projects
• Prepare documents required by governing agencies
• Assist in preparing proposals and additional service agreements
• Estimate hours for assigned tasks and complete work within agreed upon budget
• Manage small projects including work plans budgets schedules staffing and billing coordination
• Participate in office design charrettes
• Support design team and ensure design intent is maintained through all phases
• Provide regular project status updates to supervisor
• Collaborate with lead designer to resolve project issues and integrate design intent into documentation
• May participate in project marketing interviews
• Support supervisor in directing and managing assigned staff
• May supervise and manage one to two staff on assigned projects

Minimum Requirements

• Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency is required
• Minimum of five 5 years of experience in production and coordination of documents across all phases of architectural practice is required
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive relationships with team members consultants and agencies
• Professional verbal and written communication skills for coordination with staff consultants and vendors
• Ability to delegate assignments respectfully
• Ability to correspond effectively with consultants regarding Revit files and directives
• Advanced proficiency in Revit including 3D modeling in Rhino and Enscape and material research
• Ability to manage and resolve Revit related issues on HMCs platform
• CAD knowledge including drawing setup layers dimensions blocks attributes purgeauditrecover backups and viewports
• Understanding of architectural and construction industry terminology
• Knowledge of deliverables for all project phases
• Thorough understanding of applicable building codes for independent code analysis and compliance

The salary range for this position is 106331 159101 The actual salary offered for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidates qualification education position knowledge work experience skills ability work location and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities employee stock ownership grants paid time off medical insurance and other wage and benefit opportunities